EXHAUST PIPE REMOVAL

CAUTION:


  • Wear protective gloves when removing the exhaust pipe.


  • The exhaust pipe is extremely hot immediately after the engine has stopped.


  • Confirm that the exhaust pipe has cooled down before removing it.


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  2. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 1 Sensor 2)

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    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.

    2. Using SST, remove the sensor from the front exhaust pipe.

      SST
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  3. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank 2 Sensor 2)

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    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.

    2. Using SST, remove the sensor from the front exhaust pipe.

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  4. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, exhaust pipe support and tailpipe

  5. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

    2. Remove the 3 exhaust pipe supports and exhaust pipe.

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, pipe support and exhaust pipe.

  7. REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 nuts, pipe support and exhaust pipe.